🎹 2nd Ritmüller Indonesia National Piano Competition

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Organized by Sigma Piano House
Co-Organized by Big Ben Music Indonesia
Supported by Ritmüller (German Pianos, est. 1795)

1. 🎯 Eligibility

• Open to all pianists residing in Indonesia, including foreign nationals currently living in the country.
• Participants must satisfy the age requirements of their respective category as of the date of the Final Round.
• Participants must submit accurate personal information during registration; any false declaration may lead to disqualification.
• Age eligibility must be supported by valid identification upon request (e.g., birth certificate, passport, or student ID).
• Participants who have previously won First Prize in the same category may be required to enter a higher division, if applicable.
• The organizers reserve the right to reassign participants to a more appropriate category if necessary.

2. 🧒 Age Categories & Registration Fees

• Children’s Category: 12 years old and below
• Rp 500.000 (regular price) – 400.000 (1 June to 7 June only)

• Junior Division: 13 to 17 years old
• Rp 625.000 (regular price) – 500.000 (1 June to 7 June only)

• Senior Division: 18 to 32 years old
• Rp 625.000 (regular price) – 500.000 (1 June to 7 June only)

3. 💳 Registration Fee

• Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Payment must be completed at the time of registration to secure participation.
• Detailed payment instructions will be shared via the official registration form and organizer communications.
• Incomplete payments may result in disqualification.
• Payment must be made to the following account number:
  BCA: 6373132999 AN: Sigma Musik Piano CV

4. 🏆 Competition Structure

🔹 Elimination Round (Online Submission)

• Submission Deadline: 25 October 2026, 23.59WIB
• Participants must submit an unedited video performance recorded in one continuous take.
• Performances will be judged by a panel of experienced music educators.
• Top 15 participants from each category will be selected to advance.
• Finalists announced on 8 November 2026.

🔸 Final Round (Live Performance)

• Date: 15 November 2026
• Venue: To Be Announced
• Finalists will perform live before a professional adjudication panel.
• Finalists from outside JABODETABEK are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

5. 🎼 Repertoire Requirements

• Participants must select pieces from the official repertoire list provided by the organizers.
• Repertoire must follow the specific guidelines for each division and category.
• Participants must perform from memory.
• Repeats are optional unless specifically indicated in the repertoire guidelines.
• Please check official repertoire list for rules and duration.
• It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that all repertoire, time limits, and submission requirements are properly followed.

6. 🧑‍⚖️ Judging Criteria & Scoring

🎼 Technique & Accuracy (35%)

🎶 Musical Expression & Interpretation (35%)

🎭 Stage Presence & Overall Performance (20%)

⏱️ Repertoire and Time Adherence (10%)

7. 🥇 Awards and Prizes

• The participant with the highest score within each category will be declared the Champion / 1st Prize Winner, provided the score falls within the designated range.
• If no participant attains the minimum score for a specific prize, that award may not be given.

Ties

• In case of a tie, the judges will deliberate based on musicality, artistry, and overall interpretation.
• If the tie remains, both participants may receive the same award at the judges’ discretion.

Final Decision

• All results are final and irrevocable.
• The decision of the judging panel shall not be subject to appeal or reconsideration.

Children’s Category (12 years old and below)

• 🥇 1st: Rp 3.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥈 2nd: Rp 2.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥉 3rd: Rp 1.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments

Junior Category (13 to 17 years old)

• 🥇 1st: Rp 4.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥈 2nd: Rp 3.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥉 3rd: Rp 2.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments

Senior Category (18 to 32 years old)

• 🥇 1st: Rp 5.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥈 2nd: Rp 4.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥉 3rd: Rp 3.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments

🎖️ All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

🎹 GRAND PRIZE!!!

If we hit 300 participants, the Grand Winner of the competition will win a brand new Ritmüller Upright Piano worth 89 million rupiah!

8. Additional Guidelines

• Any failure to comply with the competition rules and regulations may result in penalties or disqualification.
• The organizers reserve the right to adjust the competition schedule, format, categories, or event structure when necessary.
• Incomplete, late, or improperly submitted applications and videos may not be accepted.
• The order of performance for the Final Round will be determined by the organizers.
• By joining the competition, participants grant the organizers permission to use submitted photos, videos, and recordings for promotional and archival purposes.
• These materials may be used to promote future events, highlight performances, and celebrate participants via social media, websites, and other promotional platforms.